Enlarge Image Turban ornament
1730-1755
Gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphire, pearl
© V&A Images/Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Although Mughal in inspiration, turban ornaments of this style were also worn by Rajput rulers. This example is reputed to have been part of the treasury of the maharajas of Jaipur in the region of Rajasthan in northwestern India.